The entire team at Silverman has a special love for old buildings. We love working on projects that preserve and renovate historical structures. Art Clement, one of our Senior Project Managers and licensed Architect, has a particular interest in the history and architecture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Continue reading →

One of the joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you all the best in the coming year. It is truly a privilege to do work we believe in — helping to build a strong and cohesive community through caring, contributing and constructing. Continue reading →

“Designing the Spelman Seminary Grounds,” an article by Art Clement, Senior Project Manager, was recently published in View, the magazine of the Library of American Landscape History. After many years of working on both private and public HBCU campuses either as an architect, campus planner, and construction program manager, Art Continue reading →

Silverman has been working with Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (CAP/ADID) to enhance Auburn Avenue. This pending project has been in the drawing books since 2013 and is finally moving forward. The Auburn Avenue Historic and Cultural Information Project includes two major components. The first is Continue reading →

Attention to every detail is important even when the construction work is finished. The Silverman CPM closeout procedure protects the Owner, and provides all the information and training necessary to operate the new/renovated buildings. We also engage in a thorough review process to make sure there are no loose ends Continue reading →

Silverman CPM, a leader in Construction Program Management in Georgia, announces the promotions of Phil Meador and Art Clement. Meador, a Senior Project Manager has been promoted to Principal and Market Sector Leader of Infrastructure Projects, and Clement has been promoted to Senior Project Manager. “Phil and Art have Continue reading →

Our House offers children and families experiencing homelessness the tools, skills, and resources needed to break the cycles of homelessness and poverty. Designed to enrich the lives of children and families, their programs include: Family Support Services, Early Childhood Education, Housing Services, and Employment Training. In 2014, Our House and Continue reading →

One of Silverman CPM’s passions is working with non-profit and “for purpose” organizations, and we are very excited about one of our newest clients, Bearings Bike Shop. But wait, this is no ordinary bike shop… they are “building community, one bike at a time.” Kids earn stars that can buy Continue reading →

The use of a Construction Project Manager may not even be a consideration when starting on a construction project. Many times, Project Managers are hired after a construction project starts going wrong and they are tasked with saving the project and bringing it back on track. Unfortunately, that late in Continue reading →

As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year when Silverman Construction Program Management celebrated our 20th year in business. It is truly a privilege to do work we believe in – helping to build a strong and cohesive community through caring, contributing, and Continue reading →

There are more than 3 types of RFx (“Request For”) in the procurement and construction world, but today with focus on RFI (Request For Information), RFQ (Request For Qualifications), and RFP (Request For Proposals). Each one is designed to delve into the capabilities of potential vendors. However, the primary difference Continue reading →

Silverman CPM, a leader in Construction Program Management in Georgia, was recognized for their outstanding work with a Project Achievement Award from the National Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016, Silverman CPM was awarded in the category of “Program Management: Buildings” for the transformational Ponce Continue reading →

Silverman CPM was a proud sponsor of the 16th Annual CHRIStal Ball, a fundraiser for CHRIS Kids. For 35 years, CHRIS Kids has healed, strengthened and recovered our community. At this year’s CHRIStal Ball, an exciting surprise was unveiled for the continued growth of this vital organization. CHRIS Kids is Continue reading →

Greensward is a fancy way of describing grass-covered ground, but it has come to mean much more than its simple definition. When construction professionals, landscape architects, and others in the industry refer to a Greensward, it typically indicates a very large public park or green space. The famous “Greensward Plan” Continue reading →

In construction, the physical enclosure of a building and environmental separator is referred to as the building envelope. It is the physical separator between the conditioned and unconditioned environment of a building including the resistance to air, water, heat, light, and noise transfer. The building envelope of a usually consists of its roof, Continue reading →

Critical Path Method (CPM) is the most widely used scheduling technique and is often referred to as critical path scheduling. This scheduling technique used to plan and control a project and calculates the minimum completion time for a project along with the possible start and finish times for the project Continue reading →

For their work on the Ponce City Market project, Silverman CPM was honored with two First Place Project Achievement awards from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) South Atlantic Chapter. Private Building Renovation/Modernization/Retrofit – Constructed Value Greater than $20 Award Private Building Renovation/Modernization/Retrofit – Program Management Award Ponce City Continue reading →

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines vapor intrusion as “the general term given to migration of hazardous vapors from any subsurface contaminant source, such as contaminated soil or groundwater or contaminated conduit(s), into an overlying building or unoccupied structure via any opening or conduit.” In other word, volatile chemicals that Continue reading →

GMP – Guaranteed Maximum Price – is a misunderstood yet widely used contract form of agreement. A GMP represents the guaranteed maximum price based upon a certain set of contract documents (e.g. plans, specifications). GMP is also based upon certain assumptions, clarifications and allowances assumed by the general contractor in his Continue reading →

Construction projects of any size involve numerous stages and details. Most owners do not have the time or experience to manage the process. It is wise for owners to retain a firm to manage their construction project and there are multiple different services available to owners. Construction Management is a Continue reading →

In the construction industry, there are two different meanings of the acronym GC: GC – General Contractor GC’s – General Conditions Most people are aware of the term General Contractor (GC). The GC is the main contractor who is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site and hiring Continue reading →

Under the Construction Management At-Risk (CM At-Risk) method, the owner typically selects the CM At-Risk firm very early in the project planning or design process. Before the design of a project is completed, the CM At-Risk is involved with estimating the cost of constructing a project based on the goals Continue reading →

Welcome to the newest addition to the Silverman CPM blog: Construction Term of the Week! Every industry has technical lingo that can feel like a foreign language to outsiders. We thought it would be helpful (and fun!) to explain common terms and their history. Commissioning In construction, the Commissioning (Cx) Continue reading →

Silverman CPM was very pleased to be a part of the original project for the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, which opened to much fanfare in 2003. We were equally honored to be asked to return to manage the renovation project that concluded with a grand reopening in December 2015. Great Continue reading →

Though Silverman CPM works in many sectors, the vision for the company is rooted in community service. We are enormously proud of our involvement with wonderful partners over the years that share our belief in enriching the lives of others. Currently, we are honored to be working with Families First, Continue reading →

Silverman CPM celebrated its annual holiday luncheon with a cookie cook-off at The Cook’s Warehouse last week. Everyone was victorious (and on a sugar high!) by the end of the event. Check out some photos in our website gallery or on our Facebook page.

Recently, Arnie Silverman and Paul Bianchi (founding Headmaster of Paideia School) co-hosted a webinar for MISBO (Mid-South Independent School Business Officers). Using their shared experience with Paideia as an example, Arnie & Paul engaged viewers in an interactive, informal, interview-style discussion on how to survive an independent school building program. Continue reading →

Friday, September 25, 2015, Silverman Construction Program Management (CPM) marked its 20th anniversary by doing what it’s been doing since day one — work it believes in. President and founder Arnie Silverman says, “I really want people to understand the importance of doing something you believe in. We believe in Continue reading →

Silverman CPM is tremendously proud of our President / CEO Arnie Silverman’s Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce at the 2015 Business Person of the Year honors. Continue reading →

One of the most anticipated intown projects is the redevelopment of the old Sears building into the new mixed-used development, Ponce City Market. Silverman CPM has managed this project for the developer, Jamestown Properties. Continue reading →

Charlie Loudermilk and John Portman sat shoulder to shoulder on a brilliant Tuesday in Atlanta as civic leaders thanked Loudermilk for his public service before cutting the ribbon on the Charlie Loudermilk Park. Continue reading →